This statistic shows the amount of drug-related deaths, as reported to the National Programme on Substance Abuse Deaths (NPSAD) in England in 2012, by age and gender. Statistically, males aged between 35 and 44 years were the most likely to have a drug-related death. This age group also saw the highest figure for females. In 2012, there were a total of 819 male and 328 female deaths.
Number of drug-related deaths reported to NPSAD in England in 2012, by age group and gender
National Programme on Substance Abuse Deaths (NPSAD) drug-related deaths are those deaths reported voluntarily to the NPSAD by coroners. Responses were voluntarily submitted from a total of 78 out of 99 coroners' jurisdictions in England, giving a total coverage rate of 78.8%.
An NPSAD case is defined as a death where any of the following criteria are met at a completed inquest, fatal accident inquiry or similar investigation:
- One or more psychoactive substance directly implicated in death;
- History of dependence or abuse of psychoactive drugs;
- Presence of Controlled Drugs at post mortem; or
- Cases with deaths directly due to drugs but with no inquest.
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St George's, University of London. (February 11, 2014). Number of drug-related deaths reported to NPSAD in England in 2012, by age group and gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 17, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/287909/drug-related-deaths-in-england-by-age-and-gender/
St George's, University of London. "Number of drug-related deaths reported to NPSAD in England in 2012, by age group and gender." Chart. February 11, 2014. Statista. Accessed February 17, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/287909/drug-related-deaths-in-england-by-age-and-gender/
St George's, University of London. (2014). Number of drug-related deaths reported to NPSAD in England in 2012, by age group and gender. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 17, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/287909/drug-related-deaths-in-england-by-age-and-gender/
St George's, University of London. "Number of Drug-related Deaths Reported to Npsad in England in 2012, by Age Group and Gender." Statista, Statista Inc., 11 Feb 2014, https://www.statista.com/statistics/287909/drug-related-deaths-in-england-by-age-and-gender/
St George's, University of London, Number of drug-related deaths reported to NPSAD in England in 2012, by age group and gender Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/287909/drug-related-deaths-in-england-by-age-and-gender/ (last visited February 17, 2020)
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